Two padi mini-estates being developed in Sabah


KOTA KINABALU: Two mini-estates for padi cultivation are being fast-tracked by the Farmers' Association Board in Sabah in an effort to increase rice production.

Its deputy director-general Amir Matamin said the 150ha mini-estates will be implemented in the east coast Terusan Sapi area in Beluran district and Kampung Kabatasan in northern Pitas.

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